Economic fundamentals leading into 2012 have set a generally positive pace with GDP growth likely to pick up through the coming year. However, there are several important caveats to note as the world economy continues to face headwinds and risks weigh to the downside. Positive outlooks are conditional on fiscal policy in payroll taxes and unemployment insurance benefits and upon the easing of the European debt situation. A repeat of volatility experience in 2011 is likely in 2012, as perceptions about the strength of the U.S. economy and the euro zone will vary over time as events unfold.

Despite the current situation, our team continues to identify high momentum situations with growth potential -- there remains strong opportunity within careful discretion.

Market Foundations is releasing new coverage on ESCO Technologies Inc. for its current position within the technology industry. ESCO Technologies Inc. (ESCO) is a producer of engineered products and systems sold to customers worldwide, primarily for utility, industrial, aerospace and commercial applications. ESCO operates in three segments: Utility Solutions Group (Utility Solutions), RF Shielding and Test (Test) and Filtration/Fluid Flow (Filtration). The full research report on ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) is available here: www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?coa=ESE.

Market Foundations has released research on Roper Industries, Inc. for its changing role within the technology industry. Roper Industries, Inc. (Roper) is a diversified company that designs, manufactures and distributes medical and scientific imaging products and software, energy systems and controls, industrial technology products and radio frequency (RF) products and services. The full research report on Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) is available here: www.MarketFoundations.com/index.php?cob=ROP.

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